Tag: Coronavirus

NAJA to host Covering COVID-19 in Indian Country virtual roundtable July 23

July 10, 2020

The virtual roundtable series will feature discussions with Indigenous journalists covering the coronavirus pandemic in Indian Country. The first discussion will focus on coverage of the Navajo Nation. NAJA is now accepting pitches for the series. The Native American Journalists Association recognizes that media professionals, including members working across Indian Country, are working through challenges … More NAJA to host Covering COVID-19 in Indian Country virtual roundtable July 23

NAJA, Reveal to host discussion on COVID-19’s impact on the Native American census count June 18

June 16, 2020

The Native American Journalists Association in partnership with Reveal | from the Center for Investigative Reporting will hold an online discussion and Q&A June 18 at 1:30 p.m. PT/4:30 p.m. ET regarding COVID-19’s impact on the Native American census count. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the country, the 2020 U.S. Census was already … More NAJA, Reveal to host discussion on COVID-19’s impact on the Native American census count June 18

National Press Foundation to host training on tracking anti-vaccination movement information May 28

May 27, 2020

The National Press Foundation is hosting a 30-minute online training Thursday, May 28 titled Flash Briefing: Tracking the Anti-Vaccination Movement. Joe Smyser, CEO of The Public Good Projects, will teach journalists how to use the Project VCTR tool to identify the top influencers in the anti-vaccine movement; track how disinformation messages are spreading; learn how to … More National Press Foundation to host training on tracking anti-vaccination movement information May 28

Letter from the Board of Directors to members of the Native American Journalists Association

May 12, 2020

Dear Members, As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our communities, jobs and lives, our thoughts and sympathies are with you. We hope you and your families are staying healthy and safe.  At NAJA, we have continued to monitor both domestic and international efforts to save lives and protect communities from the coronavirus. We have … More Letter from the Board of Directors to members of the Native American Journalists Association

Mathison to host Finding Work in Journalism Amid COVID-19 webinar

May 8, 2020

Mathison Diversity Access has set the Finding Work in Journalism Amid COVID-19 webinar for May 28, from 1-2 p.m. EST. The ever-evolving 24 hour news cycle, along with the 30 million filing for unemployment, leads us to an uncertain and uncharted time for journalists. Hear from industry experts discuss the changing climate of journalism and … More Mathison to host Finding Work in Journalism Amid COVID-19 webinar

Google News Initiative launches COVID-19 Journalism Emergency Relief Fund to aid local news publishers

April 15, 2020

Local news is a vital resource for keeping people and communities connected in the best of times. Today, it plays an even greater function in reporting on local lockdowns or shelter at home orders, school and park closures, and data about how COVID-19 is affecting daily life.  But that role is being challenged as the … More Google News Initiative launches COVID-19 Journalism Emergency Relief Fund to aid local news publishers